Hearth and Home Technologies ST42A Maintenance Task List, Chimney Fire, When cleaning glass door

CAUTION

Handle glass assembly with care.

When cleaning glass door:

•Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass.

•Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.

•Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white fi lm.

•Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.

WARNING

Fire Risk

•Do not use chimney cleaners or fl ame colorants in your fi replace.

Will corrode chimney.

WARNING

Asphyxiation Risk

Fire Risk

Annual inspection by qualified technician recommended.

Check:

•Condition of doors, surrounds and fronts

•Condition of glass and glass assembly

•Obstructions of combustion and ventilation air

•Gas connections and fi ttings (if present)

•Obstructions of termination cap

•Refractory panels

Clean:

•Glass

•Air passageways, grilles

D. Maintenance Task List

Inspect		Maintenance Tasks
Screens	1.	Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary. Screens are required.
	2.	Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects.
Glass Doors	1.	Inspect glass panels for cracks. Replace if this condition is present.
	2.	Confi rm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.
	3.	Clean glass using a non-abrasive cleaner such as Brasso©.
Circulation Compartment	1.	Remove any foreign objects.
	2.	Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Firebox	1.	Inspect condition of refractory. Replace if crumbly, deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm).
Chimney	1.	Inspect for blockage or obstruction such as bird nests, leaves, etc.
	2.	Confi rm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed by plants, etc.
	3.	Verify that termination cap clearance to subsequent construction (building additions) has been maintained.
	4.	Inspect for corrosion or separation.
	5.	Verify weather stripping, sealing and fl ashing remain intact.
	6.	Inspect for creosote and remove as needed. (See Sections 10 and 11)
Grate	1.	If grate burns out, it should be replaced only with the grate specifi ed on the rating plate and in the
		replacement parts list for this fi replace.

E. Chimney Fire

In the event of a chimney fi re:

•Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by qualifi ed professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends that NFI or CSIA certifi ed professionals, or technicians under the direction of certifi ed professionals, conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection of the chimney.

•Replace components of the chimney and fi replace as specifi ed by the professionals.

•Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney is properly secured.

A chimney fi re can permanently damage your chimney sys- tem. Failure to replace damaged components and make proper repairs creates risk of fi re.

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